The Cheetahs remain in sixth place with 46 league points, two ahead of the Blues and Waratahs. The two teams will meet next week in a match that could determine who finishes sixth. The Cheetahs also have the guarantee of four bye points in the last weekend of the competition’s league stages.

The Sharks and Stormers both have 42 points but with both still to face the Bulls it is unlikely either will make that sixth spot ahead of the Cheetahs or the Blues.